Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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